Sentences with phrase «finance research collaborative»

The School Finance Research Collaborative, a broad - based, bipartisan group of business and education experts from metro Detroit to the Upper Peninsula, applauds the recent call for school funding research in Gov. Rick Snyder's 21st Century Education Commission Report.

A new report from the Michigan School Finance Research Collaborative recommends that the state restructure its school funding formula to provide additional support to students who need it most — including students living in poverty, students learning English and students with disabilities.

The School Finance Research Collaborative is a diverse, broad - based and bipartisan group of business leaders and education experts from all corners of Michigan that formed in 2016.

Kalamazoo School Trustees have approved a resolution endorsing the most comprehensive study of school financing in the State of Michigan to date, which is being funded by the School Finance Research Collaborative.

The study was done by a bipartisan expert panel called the School Finance Research Collaborative, which was established in 2016.

«The diverse group of leaders who make up the School Finance Research Collaborative all agree it's time to change the way Michigan's schools are funded, and we're proud to release Michigan's first comprehensive school adequacy study that demonstrates the costs of educating a child,» she said.

HANCOCK — The School Finance Research Collaborative was the topic of a presentation by Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent George Stockero at Tuesday's regular board meeting.

The School Finance Research Collaborative is a broad - based group of Republicans, Democrats, Independents, business leaders and education experts from Metro Detroit to the U.P. who agree it's time to change the way Michigan's schools are funded.

The School Finance Research Collaborative is bringing together top industry experts to reexamine the state's approach to funding K - 12 schools to ensure all students are fully prepared for jobs and success, from the inner cities to the suburbs, to rural areas and the U.P. (more...)

Two new videos released this week explain the School Finance Research Collaborative's mission to find out.

The project is an initiative of the School Finance Research Collaborative, a bipartisan and diverse group of business leaders and education experts from Metro Detroit to the U.P. who are leading efforts to reexamine school funding in the state.

The School Finance Research Collaborative is a broad - based and diverse group of Republicans, Democrats, Independents, business leaders and education experts from Metro Detroit to the U.P. who agree it's time to change the way Michigan's schools are funded.

Mary Kay Shields, former charter school advisor to Gov. John Engler, brings school finance and policy expertise to Collaborative LANSING, Mich. — Mary Kay Shields, a longtime charter school advisor and school finance and policy expert, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative.

The School Finance Research Collaborative's study, expected in early 2018, is being conducted by the nation's top two school finance research firms, and will provide policymakers with the best, most complete and most accurate information on the true cost of educating all Michigan students.

«I look forward to lending my experience and expertise in securing the best, most comprehensive data on student achievement to the School Finance Research Collaborative,» Eberts said.

Recently, I was proud to stand with the School Finance Research Collaborative as a statewide group of business leaders and education experts announced the results of Michigan's first comprehensive school adequacy study.

Isaiah Oliver, former Flint Community Schools Board of Education President, brings expertise in preparing students for bright futures to school funding group FLINT Mich. — Isaiah Oliver, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and former Flint Community Schools Board of Education President, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative, the school funding group announced today.

«The support of SEMCOG, representing all of Southeast Michigan, is a major endorsement of the School Finance Research Collaborative's mission...

The School Finance Research Collaborative brought together the nation's two leading school funding research firms to develop the report, which provides the most complete data available on school funding and gives policymakers the building blocks to reform the school funding system in Michigan.

«The 21st Century Education Commission Report validates the need to reexamine our approach to school funding so that all students, regardless of their income, geography or other circumstances, can achieve and succeed,» said Dr. Wanda Cook - Robinson, Oakland Schools superintendent and School Finance Research Collaborative member.

Jessica Thomas, who is aiding Royal Oak Charter Township's financial recovery, has been recognized as one of Oakland County's «40 Under 40» LANSING, Mich. — Jessica Thomas, a local government turnaround expert who is currently Consent Agreement Consultant for Royal Oak Charter Township, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative Advisory Committee.

School Finance Research Collaborative to analyze adequacy of school funding, make policy recommendations Lansing, MICH. — Top business and education experts today launched a comprehensive effort to reexamine how Michigan's schools are funded.

«I am honored and excited for the opportunity to bring the voice of Detroit's children, particularly those facing economic, social and other hardships, to the School Finance Research Collaborative as we take a fresh look at how we fund Michigan's public schools,» Allen said.

Dr. Randall Eberts, Upjohn Institute for Employment Research president, brings expertise in academic success research to school funding group KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Dr. Randall Eberts, President of the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and a pioneer in student achievement analysis, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative, the Collaborative announced today.

DETROIT, Mich. — Tonya Allen, President and CEO of the Skillman Foundation and a recognized tireless advocate for Detroit and the city's undeserved children, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative, the Collaborative announced today.

«The School Finance Research Collaborative applauds this report's call for a fresh look at and new research on how we fund...

DETROIT, Mich. — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) today announced its support of the School Finance Research Collaborative's efforts to reexamine how Michigan's public schools are funded to best serve all students.

Skillman Foundation CEO Tonya Allen brings experience serving city's underserved students in taking a fresh look at public school funding DETROIT, Mich. — Tonya Allen, President and CEO of the Skillman Foundation and a recognized tireless advocate for Detroit and the city's undeserved children, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative, the Collaborative announced today.

The School Finance Research Collaborative announced Tuesday that it will fund a school adequacy study that will create a new framework for funding K - 12 education in the state.

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments report supports effort to reexamine how Michigan funds its public schools DETROIT, Mich. — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) today announced its support of the School Finance Research Collaborative's efforts to reexamine how Michigan's public schools are funded to best serve all students.

«This is an exciting opportunity to bring the voice of the entire Flint community, including its most precious asset — Flint's children — to the School Finance Research Collaborative as we take a long, hard look at how we fund Michigan's public schools,» Oliver said.

«Having experienced first - hand the challenges Flint's public school students face, Isaiah Oliver will bring an essential perspective to the School Finance Research Collaborative as we seek the best and most reliable information on what it truly costs to educate all students,» said Heather Morolla Kale, General Manager of the Ferris Wheel Innovation Center in Flint, and a Collaborative Advisory Committee member.

These videos, released today, illustrate the School Finance Research Collaborative's mission to find answers.

On Jan. 10, we officially launched the School Finance Research Collaborative, a broad - based and diverse group of Republicans, Democrats, Independents, business leaders and education experts from Metro Detroit to the U.P. who agree it's time to change the way Michigan's schools are funded.

FLINT, Mich. — Heather Morolla Kale, a Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce official and longtime advocate for Genesee County children and families, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative Advisory Committee, the Collaborative announced today.

School Finance Research Collaborative videos ask: «What does it cost to educate a child?»

The School Finance Research Collaborative brought together the nation's two leading school funding research firms to develop the report.

Flint native Heather Morolla Kale brings business, child advocacy background to the School Finance Research Collaborative

«The support of SEMCOG, representing all of Southeast Michigan, is a major endorsement of the School Finance Research Collaborative's mission to help all public school students achieve and succeed, regardless of their circumstances,» said Dr. Wanda Cook - Robinson, Oakland Schools superintendent and Collaborative member.

The project is an initiative of the School Finance Research Collaborative, a statewide, bipartisan and diverse group of business leaders and education experts who agree it's time to reexamine how we fund Michigan's public schools.

«This is an exciting opportunity to bring the voice of the entire Flint community, including its most precious asset — Flint's children — to the School Finance Research Collaborative as we take a long, hard look at how we fund Michigan's...

That's the consensus from members of the School Finance Research Collaborative, a group of 22 business leaders and education experts focused on changing the way Michigan schools are funded.

The second study was released in January by a bipartisan group of educators and business people who formed the School Finance Research Collaborative.

The School Finance Research Collaborative report was presented to the Michigan Department of Education at their Feb. 13, 2018, board meeting.

The Michigan Association of School Administrators released results from a State - wide study last month by the School Finance Research Collaborative examining school funding in Michigan that could change.

The School Finance Research Collaborative is bringing together top industry experts to reexamine how Michigan's schools are funded in order to fully prepare all students for college and careers.

The effort — announced by the new School Finance Research Collaborative — will build on a report released last summer that concluded Michigan's system of funding schools is becoming increasingly unequal and the state needs to spend more to educate students who are low - income or speak little or no English.

LANSING, Mich. — Jessica Thomas, a local government turnaround expert who is currently Consent Agreement Consultant for Royal Oak Charter Township, has joined the School Finance Research Collaborative Advisory Committee.

School Finance Research Collaborative members discuss findings of Michigan's first comprehensive school adequacy study at this year's MASA Midwinter Conference.

The School Finance Research Collaborative is bringing together top industry experts to reexamine the state's approach to funding K - 12 schools to ensure all students are fully prepared for jobs and success, from the inner cities to the suburbs, to rural areas and the U.P.